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🇪🇬 Does an Egyptian need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
Yes. Egyptian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Egyptian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Egypt
If you live in Egypt, visas for China are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Cairo · 14 Bahgat Aly Street, Zamalek, Cairo · eg.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Consulate General of China in Alexandria, Egypt · 6 Badawi Rassaffa Street, Moharam Bey · alexandria.china-consulate.gov.cn
- Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Alexandria · 6 Badawi Street, Rassafa, Moharam Bey, Alexandria · alexandria.china-consulate.gov.cn
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type F plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I).
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of Egypt:
- Embassy of Egypt in Beijing
- Consulate General of The Arab Republic of Egypt in Hong Kong
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near China for Egyptian passport holders
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 21 days
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting Egypt: Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
The Egyptian passport at a glance
All destinations for Egypt passport holders → · Who needs a visa for China →
Questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for China?
Egyptian passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Does a Chinese need a visa for Egypt?
Chinese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.